Nationals Flex Their Muscles in 8-5 Win Over the Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper and Wilson Ramos hit back-to-back homers and Anthony Rendon added a solo shot as the Washington Nationals won for the ninth time in 11 games …

Season likely over for David Wright due to neck surgery, those close to Mets captain fear his career could soon be over, too  —  The Mets officially need a third baseman.  —  After weeks therapy and oral and local medications, David Wright has decided to have surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck.

Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss remainder of season  —  All-Star pitcher likely to have labrum surgery  —  All-Star closer Glen Perkins will miss the rest of the season because of a torn labrum and rotator cuff problems that will likely require surgery, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Victor Martinez Hits 3 Homers as Tigers Pound Royals 10-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 11:45 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Victor Martinez matched a career-best with three home runs, the Tigers pounded six as a team and Detroit sailed to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals …

Wilson 3-Hitter, Jones Homer Helps Orioles Beat Red Sox 5-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 10:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BOSTON — Tyler Wilson allowed three hits over eight innings, Adam Jones added a home run and three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Thursday night.

Happ, Pillar Lead Blue Jays Over Phillies 13-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 10:55 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — J.A. Happ allowed three hits and an unearned run in seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays hit five home runs in a 13-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.

Homer in 7th by Gregorius Gives Yankees 4-1 Win Over Twins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 11:22 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Didi Gregorius hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, CC Sabathia had another strong start and the New York Yankees stopped …

Lewis Loses No-Hit Bid vs A's on Leadoff Double in 9th  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 5:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Colby Lewis of the Texas Rangers lost his no-hit bid against Oakland on a leadoff double in the ninth inning that glanced off the glove of rookie right fielder Nomar Mazara.

Sources: Two groups post bids in $4.1 billion range to buy UFC  —  Bidding to buy the UFC is drawing closer to an end, sources told ESPN on Thursday.  —  The two bid groups, WME-IMG in conjunction with Dalian Wanda Group, and China Media Capital, had similar bids in the $4.1 billion range, sources said.

Twins Designate Oswaldo Arcia  —  The Twins have designated outfielder Oswaldo Arcia for assignment, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger was among those to report on Twitter.  His roster spot will go to Danny Santana, who was activated from the DL.  —  [Related: Updated Twins depth chart]

Welcome to the Family  —  With Father's Day coming up, Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez sat down with one of the biggest dads around — his friend David Ortiz.  Ever since Hanley came to the big leagues from the Dominican Republic, Big Papi has been a father figure to him.

Cody Reed to make Reds' debut Saturday in Houston  —  ATLANTA — The prospects are coming!  The prospects are coming!  —  Well, at least one of them.  Left-hander Cody Reed will make his big-league debut on Saturday for the Reds against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.  —  “(I am) very excited.

Heyman: Tough times in Los Angeles for Dodgers and Angels  —  The L.A. story hasn't been a very happy one so far this season.  The Dodgers, belying their still-$253-million payroll, are hovering just above .500, while the Angels, reluctant to exceed the $189-million luxury-tax threshold this winter …

Ichiro Suzuki collects 4,257th hit, says record not an intended goal  —  SAN DIEGO — Ichiro Suzuki doubled in the ninth inning Wednesday off San Diego Padres reliever Fernando Rodney for his 4,257th hit spanning the Japanese and North American major leagues, surpassing Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.